
Neurological diseases
Treatment of peripheral neuropathy due to chemotherapy
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the United States, has shown that acupuncture treatment enabled chemotherapy-treated patients with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy to complete their chemotherapy cycles without progression of the neuropathy. Hammersmith Hospital in London has shown that Chinese herbal formulas used in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy improve the speed of sensory nerve conductivity.
Nutrition and integrative medicine: The importance of intestinal microflora
Nutritional therapy of digestive function has traditionally focused on what happens inside the digestive tract. Therefore, it was limited to replacing digestive enzymes, bile salts, etc, herbs and nutrients that are responsible for promoting peristalsis and intestinal transit time or probiotics. What is the best solution to ensure absorption that can maintain optimal health?
Diet Therapy for Cancer: B-Carotene
Because the development of cancer has been related to high levels of oxidative stress, the antioxidant properties of beta-carotene are beneficial for the prevention and treatment of cancer. The presence of beta-carotenes decreases oxidative damage in lymphocytes and therefore protects immune function
FOOD AS MEDICINE: Omega 3 fatty acids
The most important Omega 3 fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). They are found in a 50:50 or 60:40 ratio in fish. They are essential nutrients for cell membranes, improve flexibility and communication between cells and help proper cellular metabolism
Loss of smell treatment
Patients affected with Covid 19 often have loss of smell which may be complete or partial. It is frequently accompanied by a decrease in taste for some flavors. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating loss of smell following a viral infection. Recent studies show that acupuncture regulates the microcirculation of the nasal mucosa, improving olfaction.






